Military preparedness is absolutely a form of strength.

I think that presidents don't give up power that has accrued to them by the precedent of previous presidents. Even when they say they would like to, I think once they get there they don't give it up.

Pentagon dollars are essentially seen as a different kind of funding that doesn't have to stand for itself and make an argument for itself in the house of Congress.

I think service is honorable, and that was always inculcated in me.

People who disagree on important issues don't agree on the facts.